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International Guests Welcomed by Delegates

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ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant churches and other partners from around the world were called on stage and introduced to the delegates during this morning’s business session. Introducing the delegates, President Gary Walter said, “It …



Wade Into the Current? Or Stay on Shore?

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By Don Meyer

ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – The theme of tonight’s message for those attending the 125th Annual Meeting worship service could not have been more appropriate to the venue – “Down By the Riverside.”…



Pastor Reflects on Damage from Gulf Oil Spill

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FOLEY, AL (June 25, 2010) – Bob Simmons, pastor of New Covenant Church, laments that the oil gushing from 5,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico is just the latest in a series of disasters that threaten …



Covenant World Leaders Pursue Coordinated Mission

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By Stan Friedman

ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant denominations from around the world – many of whom had never met – effused that their “Global Dialogue” gathering earlier this week will lead to a greater …



Bob Hoey Receives Irving C. Lambert Award

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ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Good ministries generally run on tight budgets, and leaders cannot be afraid to fail, says Bob Hoey, pastor of Messiah Church in Detroit, Michigan, and the recipient of this year’s Irving C. Lambert …



Fiscal 2009 Financial Reports Reflect Modest Surplus

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ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – The Evangelical Covenant Church finished with a $99,000 surplus for 2009, Treasurer and Director of Pension Dean Lundgren informed delegates during today’s business session of the 125th Annual Meeting.…



Delegates Elect Representatives to Various Boards

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Who We Are

Ministries of compassion and mercy stretch far and wide as the Evangelical Covenant Church responds to domestic and global needs. This department builds on that strong foundation and continue to lead and coordinate efforts in the area …



Feedback Desired on New Covenant Website

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ST. PAUL, MN (June 24, 2010) – A beta version of a new Evangelical Covenant Church website currently under development is available for browsing and comment.…



Storms Interrupt Annual Meeting Travel, Phone Service

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ST. PAUL, MN (June 24, 2010) – Storms that ripped through the Chicago area on Wednesday forced flight cancellations that delayed the arrival of several Evangelical Covenant Church leaders and other delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting until today.…



Walter: No Room for Angry, Cranky Evangelicals

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By Stan Friedman

ST. PAUL, MN (June 24, 2010) – In 1885, a group of 62 delegates from a Swedish immigrant background gathered in Chicago, inspired to start a new movement.…